Smart Kids · for parents

Raise a smart, curious thinker

Honest answers to the questions parents ask about their child's mind - from "how can I make my child smarter?" to "is my child gifted?" - plus daily logic puzzles for kids aged 6 to 12, the Kids IQ Test and Smart Kids of the World, the club for raising smart kids.

Join the Smart Kids Club Parents' guides

30 guides for parents
5 puzzles a day, ages 6-12
First names only · no rankings for kids

Questions parents ask

Plain answers based on what research actually says about children's thinking, learning and wellbeing. No hype and no miracle methods.

Raising Smart Kids How Can I Make My Child Smarter? 12 Things That Really Help What actually helps a child think well: talk, reading, play, sleep, puzzles, praise for effort and a curious home. Twelve evidence-based habits for parents. 6 min read Raising Smart Kids Are Smart Kids Born or Made? Genes, Home and School Explained Is intelligence inherited or learned? What twin studies and education research say about genes, home life and school, and what parents can actually influence. 5 min read Raising Smart Kids My Child Asks "Why?" All Day: How to Grow That Curiosity Endless "why?" questions are a sign of a learning brain. How to answer them, how to turn them into thinking practice, and what to do when you are tired. 4 min read Raising Smart Kids Brain-Building Activities by Age: From 3 to 12 Simple activities that build thinking skills at each age, from toddlers to preteens: play, puzzles, games, reading and real-life challenges. 6 min read Raising Smart Kids Reading Aloud to Your Child: Why It Matters and How to Do It Well Reading aloud builds vocabulary, attention and imagination. How often to read, what to choose and how to make it interactive, from toddlers to older kids. 5 min read Raising Smart Kids How to Praise Your Child (Without Making Them Afraid to Fail) Why "you are so smart" can backfire, what to say instead, and how praise for effort and strategy helps children take on hard problems. 5 min read Thinking & Logic How to Teach Your Child Critical Thinking: 10 Everyday Ways Ten simple ways to build critical thinking in children: asking for reasons, comparing, spotting tricks in ads, testing ideas and changing their minds. 6 min read Thinking & Logic How to Help Your Child Think Logically (Ages 5 to 12) Logical thinking can be taught. Simple games, puzzles and everyday conversations that teach children to reason step by step, by age. 5 min read Thinking & Logic My Child Gives Up Easily on Hard Problems: Building Problem-Solving Grit Why some children give up quickly, and practical ways to build persistence: right-sized challenges, strategies for being stuck, and the way you respond. 5 min read Thinking & Logic The Best Puzzles and Board Games for Growing Brains Which puzzles and games build thinking skills? Types of games for logic, memory, maths, language and planning, with tips by age. 5 min read Thinking & Logic Is Chess Good for Kids? What Parents Should Know Does chess make children smarter? What studies say, the real skills chess builds, the right age to start and how to keep it fun. 4 min read Thinking & Logic My Child Hates Maths: How to Build Confidence with Numbers Why some children dread maths, how parents can avoid passing on maths anxiety, and playful everyday ways to build number confidence. 5 min read School & Learning My Child Is Bored at School: What It Means and What to Do Is your child bored at school because the work is too easy, too hard, or something else? How to find out, how to talk to the teacher and how to add challenge at home. 5 min read School & Learning My Child Is Struggling at School: Is It Intelligence or Something Else? Poor grades rarely mean low intelligence. Common hidden causes of school struggles, from sleep and eyesight to dyslexia and ADHD, and the steps to take. 6 min read School & Learning How to Help With Homework Without Doing It for Them How parents can support homework without taking over: set up the space, ask guiding questions, give hints not answers, and know when to step back. 5 min read School & Learning Study Skills for Kids: Teach Them How to Learn Teach children how to learn: testing themselves, spacing practice, explaining in their own words, and planning. Simple study skills for ages 8 to 12. 5 min read School & Learning My Child Doesn't Like Reading: How to Raise a Reader Practical ways to help a reluctant reader: let them choose, read aloud, try comics and non-fiction, make time, and check for reading difficulties. 5 min read School & Learning Does Being Bilingual Make Children Smarter? The "bilingual advantage" debate explained: what research says about two languages and thinking skills, myths about confusion, and tips for bilingual families. 4 min read Brain & Body How Much Sleep Does My Child Need? (And Why It Matters for Learning) Recommended sleep for children by age, how sleep affects memory, attention and mood, and a bedtime routine that works. 5 min read Brain & Body Screen Time and Your Child's Brain: What the Research Says How much screen time is OK for children? What health organisations recommend, what matters more than minutes, and how to make a family media plan. 6 min read Brain & Body Brain Food for Kids: What to Feed a Growing Mind What children need to eat for focus and learning: breakfast, iron, omega-3, fruit and vegetables, water, and what to limit. Simple, realistic advice. 5 min read Brain & Body Why Running Around and Free Play Make Kids Smarter Physical activity and unstructured play build attention, problem solving and self-control. How much activity children need and how to make room for play. 5 min read Brain & Body Does Music Make Kids Smarter? The Mozart Effect and Real Benefits Does listening to Mozart raise IQ? What research says about the Mozart effect and music lessons, and the real reasons music is good for children. 4 min read Gifted & IQ Is My Child Gifted? Signs Parents Notice (and What to Do) Common signs of a gifted child, how giftedness is usually identified, the difference between bright and gifted, and how to support a quick learner. 6 min read Gifted & IQ What Is a Normal IQ for a Child? How Kids' Scores Work How IQ scores for children are calculated, what counts as average, why scores in young children change, and how to read a result calmly. 5 min read Gifted & IQ Should I Test My Child's IQ? When It Helps and When It Doesn't Good and not-so-good reasons to test a child's IQ, the difference between fun online tests and professional assessments, and the best age to test. 5 min read Gifted & IQ Gifted Kids' Hidden Challenges: Perfectionism, Boredom and Big Feelings Very bright children can struggle too: perfectionism, fear of failure, boredom, uneven development and intense emotions. How parents can help. 5 min read Gifted & IQ How to Talk to Your Child About Their Test Results How to share an IQ or test result with a child without labels or pressure: focus on effort, strengths and growth, and keep numbers in perspective. 4 min read Feelings & Focus My Child Can't Concentrate: How to Build Focus (and When to See a Doctor) How long children can normally focus, everyday ways to build concentration, and the signs that it is worth talking to a doctor about attention. 6 min read Feelings & Focus Emotional Intelligence for Kids: Raising a Smart and Kind Child How to help children understand and manage feelings, build empathy and solve conflicts. Everyday emotion coaching for parents. 5 min read

The Kids IQ Test

Colourful picture puzzles in two levels, scored against children of the same age, with a Super Thinker certificate. Part of the Smart Kids Club (and Brain Club).

Kids ClubKids IQ Test (6-8)24 picture puzzles · about 15 minutes · compared with kids the same ageSee the test Kids ClubKids IQ Test (9-12)24 puzzles · about 15 minutes · compared with kids the same ageSee the test

About the Kids IQ Test

Smart Kids of the World

The club for raising smart kids

A small daily habit that builds big thinking skills - made for children aged 6 to 12 and the parents who cheer them on.

5 new puzzles every day for each age group: patterns, counting, logic, number puzzles and shapes, each with a kid-friendly explanation.
Stars, streaks and levels from Curious Chick to Super Thinker - and no public rankings for children.
A profile for each child (up to 6), with progress you can follow.
A printable puzzle sheet every week for screen-free time at the table.
The Kids IQ Test with a Super Thinker certificate.

Start free - 14 days free, then $3.90/month See the club

Puzzle 3 of 5 · Logic

Mia is taller than Leo. Leo is taller than Ben. Who is the shortest?

MiaBenLeo

Great thinking! ⭐

Questions about the Smart Kids Club

What is the Smart Kids Club?

Smart Kids of the World is a membership for parents who want to raise curious, logical thinkers. Each child gets 5 new kid-friendly puzzles every day for their age group (6-8 or 9-12), collects stars and keeps a streak. Parents see each child's progress, print a weekly puzzle sheet for screen-free time, and get the Kids IQ Test with a Super Thinker certificate.

How much does it cost?

The Smart Kids Club is 14 days free, then $3.90 a month, or 1 month free, then $39 a year. It covers every child in your family (up to 6). The Family plan adds Brain Club for the grown-ups: $7.90 a month or $79 a year, which is less than paying for both clubs separately.

What do the daily puzzles look like?

Short, colourful logic puzzles: what comes next in a pattern, counting, odd one out, number patterns, little story sums, who is the tallest, calendar puzzles and shape puzzles. Every puzzle has one clear answer and an explanation written for children. They take about 5 to 10 minutes a day.

Is it safe for children?

We only store a first name or nickname, an age group and an animal avatar for each child - no photos, no birthdays, no email. There is no chat, no ads and no public ranking for children: progress is only visible to you.

Will this make my child smarter?

Nobody can honestly promise that. What daily puzzles do well is build habits that matter: careful reading, looking for patterns, checking an answer, and sticking with a problem. Our parents' guides explain what research says helps children think well, from sleep and reading aloud to play and praise.

Can I cancel?

Yes, anytime. If you cancel during the free trial, you pay nothing.